Russia may criminalize desecration of memorials

Russia may criminalize desecration of memorials

      According to the website of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, the maximum penalty in case of amendments to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation is either a fine of up to 5 million rubles, or imprisonment for up to 5 years.

      "The bill establishes criminal liability for the desecration of military graves, as well as monuments, steles, obelisks, and other memorial structures or objects commemorating those who died defending the Fatherland or its interests, or dedicated to the days of military glory of Russia, by analogy with the current criminal liability for the destruction or damage of these structures and objects," the website says. The State Duma OF THE Russian Federation.

      As explained in the State Duma, currently criminal liability is established only for the destruction or damage of military monuments and monuments. With the adoption of the amendments, the norms will also apply to their desecration.

      Such a measure is aimed at curbing the frequent cases of desecration of military memorials and monuments — the application of inscriptions and drawings, cooking on an Eternal flame. According to the Russian government, more than 370 high-profile cases have been recorded since February 2022.

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Russia may criminalize desecration of memorials

The deputies of the State Duma adopted in the first reading amendments to the Criminal Code of Russia, which provide for criminal liability for desecration of military graves and memorials.